Chapter 4
The next morning, Andy was already home. Sharon, Rusty and Nicole tried to help him to remember by telling their memories. Although the doctor had said would pass the time, Sharon was hoping that Andy will remember everything faster than expected all. Nicole and Rusty talk with Andy in the living room while Sharon was preparing tea. She brought a tray and handed the glasses.
"Andy, in general you love this tea." Sharon said with a smile, handing the cup. Andy looked at her, then at the cup. He wanted to remember, but it wasn't so easy. Andy smiled slightly, looking at Sharon's green eyes and took the cup. Sharon nodded with a slight smile and sat down beside him. For a moment there was silence when Nicole hugged her father.
"Dad, I wouldn't like to be separated from your arms never." Andy stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. In his head all was fog, he couldn't remember Nicole, but didn't want to hurt her.
"Hey, Andy, you know, once when you came with me in the college all thought that you were my father. First I laughed, but then I felt proud because I would like to have a father like you." Rusty grinned. Sharon put her hand on his shoulder.
"It's really like that. But you also say that Rusty is like a son to you." Sharon added, turning to him. Andy smiled sadly.
"I'm sure it was true. Rusty is a great kid." Nicole snuggled against her father.
"Dad, do you know what happened once? When I was little, you took me to my grandmother and when you come to pick me up, I was covered in flour in the kitchen." Sharon and Rusty laughed. Andy laughed too, but he didn't remember. It was just funny to him. On the other hand the department again was finishing murder case. Nevertheless, no one could concentrate on their work as everyone thought about Andy. Provenza sat at his desk with his morning coffee.
"Hey, Provenza, you call the captain? How's Andy?" Amy asked. Provenza left his glass on his desk.
"I haven't spoken yet, I had no opportunity."
"Yes, but it would be better to understand his condition." interrupted Julio. Provenza sighed.
"I know you all worry about Andy, like me, but I'll call them later. I think now they have breakfast." Sharon had already prepared breakfast.
"Breakfast is ready!" she called from the kitchen. Nicole and Rusty walked toward the kitchen when they saw that Andy doesn't come with them. Nicole sat beside her father and took his hand.
"Dad, the breakfast is ready. What's happening?"
"I'm just not hungry." he said coldly.
"Andy, you just don't want to eat. Come on, we're all hungry. These days we were all exhausted." said Rusty insistently. Andy shrugged. At this point, Sharon came to them.
"What happens? Breakfast is ready and waiting for you." she said with a slight smile.
"We're just trying to convince Dad." Nicole explained. Sharon sighed looking at him.
"Well, you go into the kitchen, we'll come later. ''
"But, Mom.- '"
"Rusty, Nicole, please." Nicole and Rusty went into the kitchen. Sharon sat next to Andy and looked into his brown eyes.
"Andy, what's the problem?"
"No problem, just I don't feel well." Sharon took his hand reassuringly.
"Andy, I know that all this is very difficult for you. But we'll overcome it. I'm sure that you're hungry too, let's have breakfast together." Andy sighed wearily and looked into her eyes sadly.
"Sharon, please don't insist." he released her hand. Sharon nodded. "Well, as you wish, I'll not insist." Sharon's eyes filled with tears. She went into the kitchen and sat thoughtfully. Rusty and Nicole looked at her.
"Sharon, what happened?"
"Mom, are you okay?" asked Rusty concerned. Sharon smiled slightly.
"I'm fine, don't worry, everything's fine." She took a cup of raspberry tea and went to her bedroom.
"I think something happened between them." said Nicole.
"It's possible. You know very well that Andy doesn't remember anything and it hurts mom." Nicole nodded slightly.
"Yes, you're right." Andy sat in the living room thoughtfully. "Who am I really? What have I felt to Sharon? What kind of father am I for Nicole? What about Rusty?" These questions revolved in Andy's head permanently. There were times when he felt he didn't want to know anything. All was dark fog, nothing more. Suddenly Sharon's phone rang. Nicole went to the living room and picked up the phone.
"Hello, Andrea. ''
"Nicole, what a surprise. Where's Sharon?"
"Well, she's in her room, I think she's tired."
"I understand, but can you give the phone to her, I want to ask her something." Nicole went to Sharon's room. She lay on the bed looking at the ceiling.
"Sharon, Andrea wants to talk to you." Nicole handed the phone and left. Sharon sighed, "Andrea?"
"Sharon, how are you? How's Andy?" Sharon bit her lip.
"It's okay, don't worry. '"
"Sharon, your voice sounds weird. What's wrong?" Andrea asked anxiously.
"Andrea, I told you that everything's fine." Sharon insisted.
"No Sharon, you're a friend of mine for many years and I know you very well. Tell me the truth."
"Oh, Andrea, I just lose hope with every day. This morning, I called Andy at breakfast, but he didn't accept. He behaves so strange to me, to Nicole, with Rusty, with his friends. I don't know whether he can remember something. "
"Sharon, calm down. The doctor told us that he needs time. In addition, tell him about the past. ''
"Nicole and Rusty talk from the morning, but there is no change, even if he is more confused than before." Sharon said sadly, in a trembling voice.
"Sharon, now it's your turn. You try to recall some of the moments in the past. ''
"But how?"
"Sharon, you have a photo album, which you're together, right? '"
"Of course, we have pretty photos in the album. But what are you talking about Andrea? I don't understand."
"Sharon, pick up the album and show him the photos. Maybe he can remember anything. You have a chance to try." Andrea said encouragingly. Sharon took a deep breath.
"Alright, I'll do it." she said and hung up the phone. Sharon took the album and went into the living room. Andy still sitting thoughtful in his own world. Sharon smiled slightly. She approached him, put a hand on his shoulder. He looked at her confused. She sat beside him and handed him the album.
"What is this?"
"This is one album, but it's very important for me and for you too. In this album has our photos together. I would like to look at them together." Andy closed his eyes for a moment and sighed.
"Sharon, why are you doing this?"
"I don't understand you." Andy left the album on the table.
"Why should you try so much?" Sharon looked at him with tears in her eyes. She rubbed her eyes slightly and looked into his brown eyes again.
"Andy, why shouldn't I try?" Andy took her hand.
"Sharon, nothing will be as before, believe me. With each passing day, you and I hurt each another. I don't remember anything, absolutely anything. I don't remember you, I don't remember my kids, I don't remember my friends, my family."
"Andy, don't lose hope. Everything will be fine." Sharon said quietly, tears streamed down her cheeks. Andy dropped her hand.
"No Sharon, nothing will be fine. It's over. You can't even imagine how I feel right now. You can't even imagine how much I want to remember everything. But no, I don't remember anything."
"Andy, it just needs time. ''
"Stop Sharon!" he shouted, "Don't soothe me more. And I lost my memory, I lost the sense of my life. You don't lose anything. I lost everything." These words were another blow at Sharon's heart. Her eyes filled with tears, her heart was filled with pain and she swallowed the lump in her throat.
"You're not right about that Andy. I also lost a lot. You lose your memory, but I lost my Andy. I lost you Andy, and I think it makes no sense to talk more." Sharon wiped her tears. Andy looked at her coldly, but he could feel how much he hurt her. He approached her.
"Sharon, I didn't mean it."
"Andy, you know, before when I looked in your eyes I saw love, but now all I see is emptiness. I tried to recall the past, I'm trying to help you, but you push me away. Why are you doing this? I just want you to remember everything and all be as before." At this point, the phone rang. Sharon sighed slightly.
"Lieutenant Provenza. ''
"I'm sorry that I worry you, Captain, but how is everything? '"
"It's okay, don't worry."
"I'm glad. How's Andy?"
"He's fine, everything's fine.''
"Any change?"
"No, not yet."
"I understand. But we must not lose hope. I'm sorry for the call."
"There is no reason to regret it." Sharon said and hung up the phone. Andy watched her carefully. Sharon looked around.
"Where are Nicole and Rusty? '"
"They came out together." Sharon nodded and walked to the bedroom.
"Sharon." She turned to Andy. "Yes."
"I'm sorry. But I just don't remember anything, understand me." Sharon smiled slightly.
"I understand." They looked at each other as if everything was okay.
"May I ask you something?" he asked plaintively. Sharon nodded slightly. "Of course."
"Can we look at the album together?" Sharon smiled. "When you want."
~~~ TBC ~~~
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